Plain English Meaning
Short-term no-fly or limited-fly zones the FAA puts in place around things like wildfires, presidential movements, sporting events, or accident sites. Pilots must know about them and stay out unless they meet the specific conditions to enter.
Full Definition
Regulatory notices issued by the FAA that temporarily restrict aircraft operations within a defined area for reasons such as protecting persons or property on the ground, safeguarding national security events, supporting disaster relief, or separating aircraft from hazards. A TFR specifies the geographic boundaries, altitudes, effective times, and the operations that are prohibited or limited inside it.
Context Anchor
Seen during , , and instructor-student decisions about whether a planned lesson is safe and legal to fly.